by Tokyo Becky | Mar 15, 2026 | Japan Travel
Wild Japanese macaques soaking in a steaming mountain hot spring, surrounded by deep cedar forest and snow. Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano Prefecture is one of the most singular wildlife experiences on earth, and in 2026 it has never been easier to visit. (Updated...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 13, 2026 | Japan Travel
I covered our first list of five places to see in Tokyo here, so now let’s move on to five more amazing places to see in the most populated city on the planet. Let’s count down from #6 to #10. 6. Ueno The east side of Tokyo is the quieter, more traditional side...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 13, 2026 | Japan Travel
Because I’ve spent so much time in Tokyo, I get a lot of questions from first-time visitors about the best things to see and do. So, drum roll please, I think it’s time for my top five recommendations honed over years of experience which I hope will ensure that you...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 12, 2026 | Japan Travel
A first-person guide to Japan’s most extraordinary island: the ancient cedar forests, the all-day hike to Jōmon Sugi, the sea turtles, the moss worlds that inspired Studio Ghibli, and why – more than fifteen years after I first visited – I am still...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 12, 2026 | Japan Travel
A traveler’s complete guide to Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Quarter, the Ohara Museum of Art, canal boat rides, Ivy Square, and the extraordinary story of how Japan’s first Western art museum ended up in a small city most people outside Japan have...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 11, 2026 | Japan Travel
Okayama is one of Japan’s great underrated cities: home to one of the Three Great Gardens, a jet-black feudal castle, a beloved folk hero, and an extraordinary tradition of fruit cultivation. This guide covers everything you need to know before you visit. By...
